Admission Requirements: Online Master of City Planning

Admission Requirements: Online Master of City Planning
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An Enrollment Services Advisor will guide you through the application and admission process. Each student is assigned a dedicated advisor who can answer questions, offer guidance, and assist with your specific educational needs.

Prerequisites:

  • UC Graduate Admissions Application.
  • 2-3 years of working experience in a related field.
  • Two letters of recommendation (three preferred).
  • Professional résumé.
  • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college/university in a related field such as landscape architecture, architecture, planning, public policy, sociology, political science, or civil engineering.
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA for undergraduate coursework.
  • Transcripts (to be uploaded with the online application). Upon acceptance, official transcripts showing the conferral of the undergraduate degree must be submitted to complete the enrollment process. (For international students: Official transcript evaluations from a NACES member organization are required).
  • Statement of Purpose: A two-page essay outlining your long-term goals in the field of city planning and explaining why pursuing an MCP degree is the right choice for you.
  • GRE is not required.
  • Portfolio is optional.

International Applicants

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of at least 87, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of at least 6.5, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL) of at least 112, or a Duolingo English Test of at least 110 is accepted.

Transcripts must also be submitted for evaluation to an agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluating Services (NACES; www.naces.org). Reference the Official Transcript Submission Policy for Enrollment for more information.